Headphones news & reviews
Headphones come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but the most common are earphones, earbuds, and over-ear models designed to help seal you in a bubble of sound.
We'll cover the entire lot with our headphone coverage, detailing news on products coming to Australia, shifts in the technology, and headphone reviews aplenty.
From wired to wireless headphones, open and closed models, and even HiFi headphones, you'll find it at Pickr. Read all about the latest headphones released in Australia, delivering analysis from a self-proclaimed headphone addict, reviewer, and tester.
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Hisense HiClips reviewed: a total surprise
Hisense isn’t known for portable audio, but the company’s first effort in that space surprises in more ways than one. The Hisense HiClips might even be good.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen reviewed: still solid
A tweak in design and hardware makes the Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen as good as ever, if not for the price.
Sonos updates soundbars, headphones with Ultra
Both the Beam soundbar and Ace headphones are getting a shot of life and some new engineering, as the “Ultra” models enter the fray.
Sony WF-1000XM6 reviewed: a little behind
An update to Sony’s noise cancelling WF earbuds, the WF-1000XM6 bring great sound and tweaks to noise cancellation, but aren’t quite where competitors are.
Sennheiser builds Momentum with 5th-gen earbuds
New truly wireless earbuds are on the way, as Sennheiser rolls out a compact pair to match its bigger Momentum 5 headphones, complete with replaceable batteries.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro reviewed: cost-effective cancellation
The feature set and design might surprise, but the noise cancellation is the star of the Liberty 5 Pro, doing what pairs more expensive sometimes struggle with.
Bose’s Quiet Comfort cans return in 2nd-gen
While not the “ultra”, the return of some Bose’s most comfortable noise cancelling cans means an update for a legendary set of headphones.
Shokz OpenDots 2 reviewed: a second chance
A pair of earbuds you can wear all day like jewellery, the Shokz OpenDots 2 simply keep going until your day is over. Are they worth the price?
Hisense joins earbuds locally, still no phones
Known for TVs, home appliances, and air conditioning, Hisense is prepping heads for what’s to come.
Skullcandy, Bose team for $400 ANC
The price of noise cancelling headphones has clearly fallen, and a new pair for $399 could really make you think twice.
